Here’s a look back at this week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- Jerry Dipoto resigned as GM of the Angels.
- The Dodgers’ signing of Yadier Alvarez, the Blue Jays’ deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Giants’ signing of Lucius Fox, the Phillies’ signing of Jhailyn Ortiz and a series of high-profile signings by the Cubs highlighted the opening of the July 2 international signing season. You can track international signings here.
- This week’s high-profile draft signings included Carson Fulmer (White Sox – link), Andrew Benintendi (Red Sox – link), Daz Cameron (Astros – link), Garrett Whitley (Rays – link), DJ Stewart (Orioles – link) and Richie Martin (Athletics – link). You can track top draft signings here.
Trades
- Cubs – acquired P Clayton Richard from Pirates for cash considerations
- Angels – acquired C Rafael Lopez from Cubs for P Manuel Rondon and the rights to international bonus spending
- Rays – acquired P Garrett Fulenchek from Braves for the rights to international bonus spending
- Angels – acquired P Gaither Bumgardner from Mets for the rights to international bonus spending
- Angels – acquired P Jason Hoppe from Rangers for the rights to international bonus spending
- Dodgers – acquired OF Jordan Paroubeck and P Caleb Dirks from Braves for the rights to international bonus spending
- Dodgers – acquired P Chase De Jong and IF Tim Locastro from Blue Jays for the rights to international bonus spending
- Marlins – acquired P Enderson Franco from Rays for the rights to international bonus spending
- Athletics – acquired P Cody Martin from Braves for the rights to international bonus spending
- Tigers – acquired IF Alexi Casilla from Rays for a player to be named or cash
Top Prospect Promotions
- Twins – IF Miguel Sano (link)
Designated For Assignment
- Tigers – P Joba Chamberlain, P Tom Gorzelanny (link)
- Rays – 1B Marc Krauss (link), P Ronald Belisario (link)
- Rangers – P Neftali Feliz (link)
- Red Sox – P Zeke Spruill (link)
- Giants – P Brett Bochy (link), 1B Travis Ishikawa (link), IF Casey McGehee (link)
- Blue Jays – P Todd Redmond (link)
- Dodgers – P Brandon League (link)
- Athletics – 1B Nate Freiman (link)
- Mariners – UT Willie Bloomquist (link)
- Orioles – OF Delmon Young (link)
Outrighted
- Blue Jays – IF Steven Tolleson (link)
- Yankees – P Esmil Rogers (link)
- Pirates – OF Jose Tabata (link), P Chris Volstad (link)
- Angels – P Edgar Ibarra (link)
- Marlins – P Vin Mazzaro (link)
- Red Sox – P John Cornely (link)
Released
- Indians – P Scott Atchison (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Mariners – C Erik Kratz (link)
- Dodgers – P Trevor Cahill (link)
- Orioles – P Chris Perez (link)
- Athletics – P Phil Coke (link)
